Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Pearls for Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

First-line pharmacotherapies for moderate to severe AUD include naltrexone and
include abdominal pain ... opiates Second-line ... respectively) at the doses ... #UseDisorder #Management ... #Medications #Pharmacology
CA-Bridge Buprenorphine Hospital Quick Start Algorithm - Management of acute opiate withdrawal 
 - Any prescriber
Start Algorithm - Management ... of acute opiate ... If patient is stable ... co-exisiting chronic pain ... Treatment #Algorithm #Addiction
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 β€’ Standard PPE
   β€’ N95 or PAPR.
COVID-19 Intubation ... Medications & pre-planned ... depth β€’ High dose ... #SARSCoV2 #Management ... #CriticalCare #
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
checklist Evaluation ... - Review of medication ... gram Q6hr) and pain-dose ... limit them as able ... #CriticalCare
Acute Pain Control In Patients On Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Methadone - Β΅-opioid receptor agonist:
1) Continue maintenance
Acute Pain Control ... In Patients On Medication ... #PainControl #management ... Buprenorphine #methadone #addiction ... #opiate
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
- Review the medication ... c deliriogenic meds ... if uncontrolled pain ... #Management #Treatment ... #MICU #CriticalCare
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Buprenorphine - Comparison Table ... interested in medication ... Dosing usually begins ... formulation, the dose ... #UseDisorder #Addiction
Quick Guide: Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm
Adjunctive meds: 
The following can be prescribed PRN for symptoms of withdrawal
Algorithm Adjunctive meds ... hours daily PRN pain ... hold additional dosing ... Algorithm #Treatment #Management ... #Addiction #Opiate